MMRC Finalizes DPR for Metro 3 Extension to Navy Nagar, Colaba
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has completed the detailed project report (DPR) for extending the Metro 3 underground corridor to Navy Nagar, Colaba. The proposed extension aims to add four stabling lines to the corridor
MSRDC Starts Work on 136km Metro Line from Virar to Alibaug
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is investigating the feasibility of a 136km metro rail project connecting Virar to Alibaug, marking a significant shift in focus towards mass transit. Part of the Virar-Alibaug
NHSRCL Signs Contract for Thane Rolling Stock Depot Construction
The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has inked a contract agreement with M/s DINESHCHANDRA- DMRC JV for the Design and Construction of the Thane Rolling Stock Depot in Maharashtra. The agreement, signed in the
PM Modi to Inaugurate New Metro Route in Old Gurugram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the new Metro route from Millennium City Centre to Cyber City in Old Gurugram on February 16. Alongside inaugurating AIIMS in Bhalkhi Majra, Rewari, PM Modi will initiate the Metro
Union Cabinet Approves ₹12,343 Cr Rail Projects in Six States
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has greenlit six railway projects totaling ₹12,343 crore. These projects aim to expand the Indian Railways network by 1,020 kilometers across Rajasthan, Assam, Telangana, Gujarat
Portion of Elevated Gokalpuri Metro Station Collapses
A portion of a wall at the Gokulpuri Metro Station in northeast Delhi collapsed, resulting in the loss of life of a 53-year-old man and injuries to four others. The incident occurred on Thursday, prompting immediate response from authorities.
UPMRC Reveals Bidders for Agra Metro Package
The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) disclosed the bidders for Package AGCC-05 of the Agra Metro's Line 1, covering a stretch from Sikandra to Khandari Ramp. The package entails the design and construction of an elevated viaduct
Tata Steel Partners with SER for Sustainable Rail Infrastructure
Tata Steel has partnered with South Eastern Railway (SER) to develop eco-friendly rail infrastructure using slag-based aggregates. The initiative aims to promote sustainability and conserve the environment. SER General Manager Anil Kumar
Sam India Builtwell emerges as L1 bidder for Metro 6 depot in Mumbai
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is gearing up to commence construction on the depot for Line 6 before the onset of the monsoon season. Following the opening of financial bids, Sam India Builtwell emerged
₹239cr Allotted for Second Phase of Kochi Metro rail
Finance Minister K N Balagopal allocated funds for ongoing projects in Kochi, with a notable absence of funding for the ₹2,150 crore international residential-commercial complex at Marine Drive. Major allocations include ₹239 crore
14 rail projects to boost coal evacuation
Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi announced progress on rail projects aimed at enhancing coal evacuation. Out of the 14 projects initiated for this purpose, five have already been commissioned, while the rest are in various stages of construction
Shri Vivek Kumar Gupta assumed charge as the MD of NHSRCL
Shri Vivek Kumar Gupta, an IRSE 1988 batch officer, has taken charge as Managing Director of the National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd. (NHSRCL), the organization overseeing India’s inaugural bullet train project. Prior to this role
Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet Train Project Faces Hurdle
The Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project has hit a roadblock, with work on the Ahmedabad section halted due to an impasse between the National High-Speed Railway Corporation and Western Railway (WR). The WR authorities have not granted
Indian Railways Allocated Budget ₹2.5 Lakh Crore for FY 2024-25
Indian Railways secures an outlay of ₹2.5 lakh crore for the financial year 2024-25, marking a nearly 5% increase from the previous year's allocation of ₹2.4 lakh crore. Notably, the allocation for 2023-24 was nine times higher than
FM allocates ₹25000 crore for high-speed train project
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a rise in the budgetary allocation for the National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) to ₹25,000 crore for FY'25, up from ₹18,592 crore in FY'23-24. Conversely, the allocation for the
Government to Implement Three Major Railway Corridor Programs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced plans to implement three major economic railway corridor programs and convert 40,000 normal railway bogies to Vande Bharat standards. Sitharaman emphasized that these initiatives aim
MMRDA Floats Tenders Worth ₹2064 Cr for Metro 6 Procurement
Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has initiated tenders for the procurement of various components, including rakes, CBTC systems, Telecom Systems, PSDs, and Depot Machinery, for Metro 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to
Bids Invited for Jeypore-Malkangiri Railway Project in Odisha
East Coast Railway (ECR) has issued bids for the Jeypore-Malkangiri New Railway Line Project in Odisha's Waltair Division, to be executed on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) mode. The project entails the construction
Bullet Train Project Introduces Earthquake Detection System
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project reaches a milestone with the implementation of an earthquake detection system, a first in India. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) installs seismometers along the corridor, adopting
DMRC Invites Bids for Bhubaneswar Metro Phase-1 Depot Construction
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has issued bids for the construction of Depot-cum-Workshop and associated facilities for the Bhubaneswar Metro Phase-1 project in Odisha. The scope of work encompasses civil construction for the metro
Delhi Metro Phase IV Scaling Up with Additional 65km Expansion
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is actively constructing 65km across three priority corridors in the capital, including extensions of the pink and magenta lines and a new corridor - the Silver Line - comprising 45 metro stations
East Central Railway (ECR) Seeks Bids for Track Renewal Services
East Central Railway (ECR) has issued invitations for bids to provide track renewal services for all types of main line tracks on broad gauge (BG) routes. The project entails track renewal services across all BG routes of ECR, including
Telangana Approves Seven Metro Rail Corridors for Phase-II Expansion
Telangana government has greenlit seven corridors spanning 70 km for Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II, announced the state CM. The altered route aims to boost development by traversing open areas of the airport premises, entirely owned by the
UP Govt Allocates ₹16,000 cr for Noida Airport Rapid Rail Corridor
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved ₹16,000 crore for the rapid rail corridor that will connect Noida Airport with Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is
Chennai Metro Rail Initiates Tunneling Work for Phase 2 Project
Chennai Metro Rail has commenced tunneling work for the underground section of the Light House metro station to the Boat Club stretch. The tunnel boring machine (TBM) named "Eagle" has been lowered for this phase, starting from Light House
NCRTC Submits Report for RRTS Link to Noida Airport and Ghaziabad
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has submitted a preliminary feasibility report for the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) link connecting Noida Airport and Ghaziabad. The proposed alignment includes a 37.15 km
Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station to Undergo Major Redevelopment
The Kerala Rail Development Corporation Ltd (KRDCL) has invited expressions of interest (EoI) for the redevelopment of Varkala Sivagiri railway station under the Thiruvananthapuram division. The estimated project cost is Rs 123.36 crore
MAHSR Bullet Train Project: First Pile Cap Erected on Sabarmati River
In a significant development for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) has erected the first pile cap on the Sabarmati River. The pile cap, measuring 20 x 20 meters, is part of the
Indian Railways to Collaborate with Swiss Railways for Learning Best Practices
Indian Railways is planning to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Swiss Railways to learn from their best practices and procedures, including the hub-and-spoke model and tunneling technology. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
LKT Engineering Wins Design Consultancy Contract for Pune Metro
Maha Metro has awarded the Design Consultancy Contract for the Pune Metro Purple Line's 4.519 km PCMC-Nigdi extension to LKT Engineering. The contract, issued under Package DDC-01, covers Detailed Design Consultancy services for three